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The Vivienne’s sister shares heartbreaking update in first interview after tragic death

The Vivienne's family is advocating for the reclassification of ketamine, aiming to prevent further tragedies linked to the drug

Evening Standard

The Family Of Drag Queen The Vivienne Reveals Their Cause Of Death To Raise Awareness

"I hope by us releasing this information we can raise awareness.”

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Drag artist The Vivienne died of cardiac arrest caused by ketamine, family says

James Lee Williams’s sister says it is important to raise awareness of the dangers of the increasingly prevalent drug

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The Vivienne death: What is ketamine and how popular is it in the UK?

It comes after their family announced the drag artist had died after taking ketamine.

Evening Standard

The Vivienne's cause of death revealed: 'Devastated' family of tragic Drag Race star release statement

The drag artist and former winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK was found dead at their home earlier this year

Evening Standard

Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

They said James Lee Williams died of cardiac arrest after using the anaesthetic.

Evening Standard

Drag queen The Vivienne’s cause of death revealed by ‘devastated’ family

‘We hope that we can raise vital awareness’

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The Vivienne's 'life and legacy' to be honoured in new documentary

Titled Dear Viv, it’s set to feature archive footage, letters from fans, and interviews with The Vivienne’s loved ones

Evening Standard

Documentary to honour life and legacy of The Vivienne

Dear Viv will premiere on WOW Presents Plus later this year.

The Independent UK

Kerry Katona ‘Dumps’ Chef Jameson Stocks on Day of Friend’s Funeral After Secret Romance

Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks has revealed that he was dumped by Kerry Katona on the day of his close friend The Vivienne's funeral.

The Fashion Central

The Vivienne: RuPaul’s Drag Race star was found dead in bathroom at their home, inquest hears

James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, was found dead at their home in Cheshire on Sunday January 5

Evening Standard

RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne was found dead in bathroom, inquest hears

James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, was found dead at their home on 5 January

The Independent UK

Kerry Katona reveals why she didn't attend The Vivienne's funeral even though they were good friends

Kerry Katona had to "pull out" of going to The Vivienne's funeral and reveals why she struggles with going to memorial services in the first place.

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The Vivienne remembered in an funeral service attended by friends and fellow celebrities

The Vivienne has been remembered at a funeral service attended by a host fellow celebrities, almost a month on from the 'Drag Race' winner's tragic passing.

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The Independent UK

The Vivienne, star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, laid to rest as mourners attend church service in Wales

Six doves were released as funeral-goers left the church in north Wales

Evening Standard

Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins and UK Drag Race stars attend The Vivienne’s funeral

The TV star, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, died earlier this month at the age of 32.

The Independent UK

Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins among mourners arriving at funeral of The Vivienne

The TV star died aged 32 earlier this month.

Evening Standard

The Vivienne funeral: Jade Thirlwall and H from Steps lead the mourners saying goodbye to late Drag Race star

The Welsh TV star died aged 32 earlier this month

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Evening Standard

Celebrity deaths of 2025: remembering renowned stars like Marianne Faithfull and Denis Law

We’re paying tribute to the big-screen legends, musical icons, football stars and others who left a lasting impact on the world

The Guardian - UK

Drag artists warn of rising tide of bigotry as they pay tribute to The Vivienne

Transphobia is fuelling abuse towards community, said artists gathering over weekend at RuPaul’s DragCon UK

The Independent UK

Dancing on Ice fans left disappointed by ‘very poor’ The Vivienne tribute

Presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern shared tribute to late drag artist

Evening Standard

Michaela Strachan tops leaderboard after first Dancing On Ice performance

A host of celebrities took to the ice as the new series got under way on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Dancing on Ice fans criticise 'poor’ The Vivienne tribute

Presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern led the tribute to late drag artist on Sunday’s show

Evening Standard

Dancing On Ice returns with new cast of celebrity contestants

This year’s line-up includes former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, former Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave and Coronation Street actor Sam Aston.

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'We're gonna remember our dear The Vivienne...' RuPaul pays touching tribute to late star at opening of DragCon UK 2025

RuPaul paid an emotional tribute to The Vivienne as he opened DragCon 2025, just days after the former winner of the BBC Three series 'Drag Race UK' was found dead at the age of 32.

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